They’re charming, they’re youngsters, and they’re storming stages and making plans from home-base in Greenville. With all that going for them, Nolan Smock, Eric Von Kopp, Lloyd Newman, Sean Burleson, and Kathryn Jackson figure they’re undoubtedly the “OFFICIAL BAND OF THE 22ND CENTURY!” But that doesn’t mean they can handle our furious five? Can they pass this test? See for yourself after the jump.
1. If your band were a movie, what would it be?
We named movies all afternoon and Spice World made us laugh the most. Aside from constantly dealing with the pressures of fame and how to balance it with our real lives we also each have a Spice Girl we resemble but worry it might only be funny if you know us. Still, Lloyd (guitar) is Sporty because he watches baseball during practice, Eric (drums) is Scary because this, I’m Posh because I hate getting dirty, Kathryn (vox) is Ginger because she has red hair (!), and Sean (bass) is Baby because, I mean, have you seen him? He’s a cutie.
2. When was the moment you realized there was something to this musical partnership that needed to be shared?
When you play music, you know how it’s rare to have things immediately click. For us it was personal and musical, so the thought of not keeping it up would make life one-thousand times more dull. I’d been playing with Eric for a few years before we met everyone else so we just sort of kept that going.
3. Describe your typical band practice.
Lately we’ve been practicing in Art Avenue, a storefront art shop/gallery in Greenville, NC. We have a few drinks, get serious about songs and sounds, watch people head off to the club, pair off, stumble home. It’s always entertaining. Then we pack up and have a slumber party.
4. Who/what might be a few inspirations or influences that would really surprise people?
I don’t know what most people think we sound like so I’m not sure what would be surprising. I typed out a few different things but I know once I see them in print I’ll just shake my head and wonder why I said that.
5. What did you dream of being when you were a kid? (how ’d that turn out?)
I never had many aspirations as a kid. I just wanted to read comics and play pretend. I probably wanted to be one of the several superheroes I drew. It wasn’t until I hit 10 or 11 that I was absolutely certain I wanted to sing rock and roll.
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Mosey on over to their webspace to keep tabs on these darn youngsters. And by all means, give Nolan a high five when you see him!